No. 4,402 in French
gêne
Discomfort or embarrassment.
In a sentence
La lumière dans la pièce causait une certaine gêne.
The light in the room caused some discomfort.
Here, 'gêne' is used to denote a sense of physical disturbance or annoyance caused by external factors.
Il avait une gêne à parler de ses problèmes personnels.
He had difficulty speaking about his personal problems.
Here, 'gêne' refers to a feeling of unease or awkwardness in a social or emotional context.
La gêne financière m'empêche d'acheter ce nouvel ordinateur.
Financial difficulty prevents me from buying this new computer.
In this sentence, 'gêne' is used to describe a state of hardship or trouble in a financial context.
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